AA101209
City of Anaheim
Planning Commission
Action Agenda
Monday,October 12, 2009
Council Chamber, City Hall
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, California
Commissioners Present
:Chairman: Panky Romero
Todd Ament, Kelly Buffa,
Stephen Faessel,Victoria Ramirez
Commissioners Absent
:Peter Agarwal,Joseph Karaki
Staff Present
:
CJ Amstrup, Planning Services ManagerVanessa Norwood, Associate Planner
Linda Johnson,Principal PlannerRaul Garcia, Principal Civil Engineer
Selma Mann, Assistant City AttorneyDavid Kennedy, Associate Transportation Planner
Ted White, Senior PlannerSergio Ramirez, Project Manager II
David See, Senior PlannerGrace Medina, Senior Secretary
Della Herrick, Associate Planner
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Planning Commission Agenda was posted at5:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, inside the display case located in the foyer of the Council
Chamber, and also in the outside display kiosk.
Published:Anaheim Bulletin Newspaper onThursday, October 1, 2009
Call to Order-3:30 p.m.
Attendance: 39
Pledge of Allegiance byCommissioner Ament
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Public Hearing Items
Commission Updates
Discussion
Adjournment
OCTOBER 12, 2009
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda -3:30 P.M.
Public Comments: None
Minutes
ITEM NO. 1AMotionto approve minutes
(Faessel/Ament)
Receiving and approving the Minutes from the Planning
Approved
Commission Meeting of September 30, 2009.
VOTE: 5-0
Chairman Romero and
Commissioners Ament,Buffa,
Faessel, and Ramirez voted
yes.Commissioners Agarwal
and Karaki were absent.
Reports and Recommendations
ITEM NO. 1B
REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OFResolution No. PC2009-090
CONDITIONALUSE PERMITNO. 3258
(Faessel/Ament)
(TRACKING NO. CUP2009-05466)
Approved
Owner:
DKN Hotels
VOTE: 5-0
540 Golden Circle, Suite 214
Santa Ana, CA 92782Chairman Romero and
Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
Location:1240 South Walnut Street
Faessel, and Ramirez voted
yes. Commissioners Agarwal
The applicant requests the termination of Conditional Use and Karaki were absent
Permit No. 3258 to permit a vacation ownership resort with
fewer parking spaces than required by code.
Project Planner:
Della Herrick
dherrick@anaheim.net
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Public Hearing Items
ITEM NO. 2
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05462Resolution No. PC2009-091
(Faessel)
Owner:
Jake Newman
401 South Brookhurst Street
Approved
Anaheim, CA 92804
Applicant:
Timothy Jones
VOTE: 5-0
The Boat House of Anaheim
335-B South Brookhurst StreetChairman Romero and
Anaheim, CA 92804Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
Faesseland Ramirez voted
Location:401 South Brookhurst Street
yes. CommissionersAgarwal
and Karaki wereabsent.
The applicant proposes to store boats outdoors in conjunction
with an existing boat retail facility located on an adjacent
property in the County of Orange.
Environmental Determination
:The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Della Herrick
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
dherrick@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:9minutes (3:35to 3:44)
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ITEM NO. 3
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITResolution No. PC2009-092
NO. 2008-05327 (TRACKING NO. CUP2009-05447)
(Ament)
ANDVARIANCE NO. 2009-04796
Owner:Approved
Majid Nazari
1200 North East Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
VOTE: 5-0
Applicant:
Milad OueijanChairman Romero and
Western States EngineeringCommissionersAment, Buffa,
4887 East La Palma AvenueFaessel and Ramirez voted
Anaheim, CA 92807yes. CommissionersAgarwal
and Karaki wereabsent.
Location:1200 North East Street
The applicant proposes an amendment to a previously
approved conditional use permit to construct a new automotive
repair building and pump island in conjunction with an existing
service station facility. The applicant proposes to have a front
landscaped setback that is lessthan required by Code.
Environmental Determination
:The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
David See
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
dsee@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:9minutes (3:44to 3:53)
10/12/09
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ITEM NO. 4
CONDITIONAL USEPERMIT NO. 2009-05441Resolution No.PC2009-093
(Buffa)
Owner:
Larry Lopez
Superior Tree Care
Approved
1342 North Miller Street
Anaheim, CA92806
Applicant:VOTE: 5-0
Phil Schwartze
PRSGroupChairman Romero and
31872 San Juan Creek RoadCommissioners Ament, Buffa,
San Juan Capistrano, CA92675Faessel and Ramirez voted
yes. Commissioners Agarwal
Location:1342 North Miller Street
and Karaki were absent.
The applicantproposes to operate an outdoor greenwaste
collection and recycling facility in conjunction with an existing
tree care service business.
Environmental Determination: A Negative Declaration has been
determined to serve as the appropriate environmental
Project Planner:
Vanessa Norwood
documentation for this project in accordance with the provisions
vnorwood@anaheim.net
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:9minutes (3:53to 4:02)
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ITEM NO. 5
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05452Resolution No. PC2009-094
(Buffa)
Owner:
Brian Malliet
Approved, modified
North Anaheim Association, LLC
Condition No. 13, requiring
101 Shipyard Way, Suite M
a gravel surface for outdoor
Newport Beach, CA 92663
storage areas.
Applicant:
John Croul
VOTE: 4-1
Emerald Landscape Services
531 Crowther AvenueChairman Romero and
Placentia, CA 92870Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
andFaessel voted yes.
Location:1041 North Kemp Street
Commissioner Ramirez voted
no.Commissioners Agarwal
The applicant proposes an outdoor storage yard for a and Karaki were absent.
landscape maintenance and installation company.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Vanessa Norwood
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
vnorwood@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
Onepersonexpressed concerns regarding truck traffic.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:24minutes (4:02to 4:26)
10/12/09
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ITEM NO. 6
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05453Resolution No. PC2009-095
(Buffa)
Owner:
Brian Malliet
North Anaheim Association, LLC
Approved,modified
101 Shipyard Way, Suite M
Condition No. 13, requiring
Newport Beach, CA 92663
a gravel surface for outdoor
Applicant:storage areas.
Mike Niknafs
PTE Corporation
3535 East Coast Highway, Suite 25
VOTE: 4-1
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Chairman Romero and
Location:1109 and1119 Patt Street
Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
andFaessel voted yes.
The applicant proposes an outdoor storage yard for trucks and Commissioner Ramirez voted
equipment in association with an engineering firm.no. Commissioners Agarwal
and Karaki were absent.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Vanessa Norwood
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
vnorwood@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
One person expressed concerns regarding truck traffic.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:7minutes (4:26to 4:33)
10/12/09
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ITEM NO. 7
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05442 ANDResolution No. PC2009-096
VARIANCE NO.2009-04800
(Ament)
Owner:
Karcher Partners
Approved
c/oCKE Restaurants
P.O. Box2985
Newport Beach, CA 92659
VOTE: 5-0
Applicant:
Phillip SchwartzeChairman Romero and
The PRS GroupCommissioners Ament, Buffa,
31103 Rancho Viejo Road,Suite D2260Faesseland Ramirez voted
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675yes. Commissioners Agarwal
and Karaki were absent.
Location:401 West Carl Karcher Way
The applicant proposes a vocational college in an existing two-
story office building with fewer parking spaces thanrequiredby
code.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Vanessa Norwood
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
vnorwood@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:6minutes (4:33to 4:39)
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ITEM NO. 8
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05450Resolution No. PC2009-097
(Ramirez)
Owner/
Mark Hillgren
Applicant:Approved
Seaward R.E.L.P.
923 North Main Street
VOTE: 5-0
Orange, CA 92867
Chairman Romero and
Location:1555 South State College Boulevard
Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
Faesseland Ramirez voted
The applicant proposes an outdoor storage yard for granite and yes. Commissioners Agarwal
related building materials. and Karaki were absent.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Vanessa Norwood
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
vnorwood@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:4minutes (4:39to 4:43)
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ITEM NO. 9
VARIANCENO.2009-04790Resolution No. PC2009-098
(Ament)
Owner/
Anaheim Gardens Homeowners Association
Applicant:Approved, modified
4175 East La Palma Avenue, Suite 100
Condition No. 1
Anaheim, CA 92806
Location:944 South State College BoulevardVOTE: 5-0
Chairman Romero and
The applicant proposes to modify the landscape setbacks Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
adjacent to a single-family residential zone and parking and Faesseland Ramirez voted
drive aisle standards to permit additional parking spaces.yes. Commissioners Agarwal
and Karaki were absent.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Linda Johnson
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
ljohnson@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
Threepersonsspoke in opposition to the subject request.
IN SUPPORT:
Twopersons spoke in favor of the subject request.
IN GENERAL:
Three persons spoke with general concerns regarding parking.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:57minutes (4:43to5:40)
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ITEM NO. 10
VARIANCENO. 2009-04789Resolution No. PC2009-099
(Faessel)
Owner:
Brandon Birtcher
MMI/BDI Anaheim Magnolia Avenue, Inc.
Approved
18201 Von Karman, Suite 1170
Irvine, CA92612
Applicant:VOTE: 5-0
Alan Tuntland
Birtcher Development and InvestmentsChairman Romero and
18201 Von Karman, Suite 1170Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
Irvine, CA92612Faesseland Ramirez voted
yes. Commissioners Agarwal
Location:1201 North Magnolia Avenue
and Karaki were absent.
The applicant proposes to construct a distribution warehouse
with fewer parking spaces than required by Code.
Environmental Determination: A Negative Declaration has been
prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of this
Project Planner:
Ted White
project in accordance with the provisions of the California
twhite@anaheim.net
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:7minutes (5:40to 5:47)
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ITEM NO. 11
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05431 ANDResolution No. PC2009-100
VARIANCE NO.2009-04797
(Buffa)
Owner:
William McFarland
Approved
1515 S. Manchester, LLC
18800 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612
VOTE: 5-0
Applicant:
Terri LeeChairman Romero and
H. Hendy AssociatesCommissionersAment, Buffa,
4770 Campus DriveFaessel and Ramirez voted
Newport Beach, CA92660yes. Commissioners Agarwal
and Karaki were absent.
Location:1515 South Manchester Avenue
The applicant proposes a dental laboratory and training facility
with fewer parking spaces than required by Code.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Project Planner:
Ted White
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
twhite@anaheim.net
Facilities).
OPPOSITION:
None
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:7minutes (5:47to 5:54)
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ITEM NO. 12
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05449Resolution No. PC2009-101
(Ramirez)
Owner/
Robert Stringfield
Applicant:Approved, modified
Anastasi Development
Condition No. 18
511 Torrance Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
VOTE: 5-0
Location:1631 and 1699 West Lincoln Avenue
Chairman Romero and
Commissioners Ament, Buffa,
The applicant proposes a recreational vehicle outdoor storage Faesseland Ramirez voted
facility. yes. Commissioners Agarwal
and Karaki were absent.
Environmental Determination: The proposed action is
Categorically Exempt from the requirement to prepare
additional environmental documentation per California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing
Project Planner:
Ted White
Facilities).
twhite@anaheim.net
OPPOSITION:
None.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, presented the 22-dayappeal rights ending at 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
DISCUSSION TIME
:21minutes (5:54to 6:15)
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:18P.M.
TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009AT 3:30P.M.
10/12/09
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